Friday, June 27, 2014

Dasavathara Idols inside the Perundevi
Thaayar Sannidhi is a special feature

One finds 12 Raasis sculpted on a single
stone on top of the Maha Mandapa

Located 6kms South of Palani
Dhandayuthapani temple is the 500year old Ahobila Varadaraja Perumal temple in
Bala Samudram. The temple in its current form and structure is believed to have
been built in 1504AD by Obula Kunda Nayak, who ruled this region. He was
originally from Ahobilam and was keen to build a Perumal temple here. Indication of the centuries old existence is the strong granite structure of the complex housing Lord Varadaraja Perumal that is so symbolic of ancient temples.

In memory of his home town, the
Lord here came to be referred to as Ahobila Varadaraja Perumal.

The handsome looking Varadaraja Perumal is seen in a standing posture with Sri and Bhoo Devi by his side.

Dasavathara Idols

A special feature at the temple
is the presence of ancient Dasavathara idols inside the Perundevi Thaayar
Sannidhi.

Liberation from
Doshams

Another feature is the presence
of 12 Rasis sculpted on a stone in the Maha Mandapa. Visiting this temple and
offering sincere prayers here is believed to relieve one from doshams.

On Puratasi Saturdays, a bhajan
takes place from 9pm on Saturday evening till 7am Sunday morning.

On the moolam day in Margazhi,
there is a special abhishekam for Anjaneya.

A homam is performed in Vaikasi
on the occasion of Narasimha Jayanthi.

Every month, on Swathi there is a
special Abhishekam for Lord Narasimha between 6am and 730am.

Ancient Vahanas

There are four Vahanas that date
back several centuries. During the Brahmotsavam, Lord Varadarajan goes out on a
procession around the streets of Bala Samudram on the Garuda Vahana, Hanumantha
Vahana and Sapparam

Parikara Sthalam

As a solution to real estate
problems, a special pooja is performed with ground nut invoking the blessings
of Varaha Perumal.

A three Raja Gopuram is being
planned at the Eastern entrance.

Quick Facts

Moolavar :Ahobila Varadaraja Perumal in an east facing standing
posture

Thaayar : Perundevi Thaayar

Time : 8am-12noon and 4pm-8pm

Contact : R. Raghavan@
99409 06500

How to reach

Town bus every 30minutes from
Palani bus stand to Bala Samudram. Also, mini buses ply between Palani and Bala
Samudram every half hour. Auto from Palani bus stand to the temple will cost
Rs. 100-120.